Upcoming Events:
K-W Chamber Music Society presents ‘‘One Piano-Four Hands, with Joseph Ferretti and Elaine Lau” at 8 p.m., KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For tickets/info: 519-886-1673 or WordsWorth Books or UW Box Office or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
Tuesday, March 1
Conrad Grebel Music presents “Rod and Lorna Sawatsky Lecture with Sir James MacMillan. Public lecture: The Spiritual in Music” at 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, Conrad Grebel. For info 519-885-0220, or grebel.ca/sawatsky.
Wednesday, March 2
Conrad Grebel Music Noon Hour Concerts at Conrad Grebel Chapel at 12:30 p.m., free admission. “Afternoon’s Night Music” For info 519-885-0220, ext 24226 or music@uwaterloo.ca.
Sunday, March 6
“The Music of Sir James MacMillan at 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener. For info/tickets visit grebel.ca/sawatsky.
Wednesday, March 9
Conrad Grebel Music Noon Hour Concerts at Conrad Grebel Chapel at 12:30 p.m., free admission. “Stealth in Concert” For info 519-885-0220, ext 24226 or music@uwaterloo.ca.
Put this on your calendar:
MONDAYS
BA? MA? MBA? If you’re so smart why waste time and money? G.A.! Gamblers Anonymous meetings every Monday at 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 825 King St. W., Kitchener (basement).
TUESDAYS
French Speaking Club — presented by Les Toastmasters Volubiles from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall, Suite Heritage, 200 King Street, W., Kitchener. For info jphilippe1111@gmail.com or 226-808-5132.
Volunteers:
YOUR student newspaper needs volunteers. Visit us at MC 2036…see ya soon!
UW RC Events:
University of Waterloo recreation events are open to all employees of the univeristy and affiliated university colleges and their families. Register/for info uwrc@uwaterloo.ca.
GROOVE dance every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays 12 to 1 p.m., CPH 3607. Rated #5 top fitness trend in SHAPE magazine 2014. For more info schatten@uwaterloo.ca.
Exchange Board — a place for UW/college employees to buy and sell items.
Announcements:
Creative job seekers 15-30 are invited to learn about placements and opportunities in STEM and digital media. Work with an employment counsellor and job development team to secure placements shaped around your interests, strengths and skills. Visit theworkingcentre.org.
International Sustainable Development Projects — C.L.O.U.D. Projects enable you to travel to a deserving partner community around the world, immerse yourself in a new culture, and actually make a difference in the lives of others. For more information visit www.TheNWC.com or email Waterloo@TheNWC.com.
Centre for career action workshop:
Sign-up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.
Wednesday, February 24
Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory) — 2 to 3:30 p.m., TC 1112. Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Strong Interest Inventory online. The assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Monday, February 29
Resumes for Graduate Students — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details. This workshop is for grad students and post docs.
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) — Part 1, TC 1112, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator results to explore potential careers. Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the MBTI assessment online. The assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Tuesday, March 1
Career Exploration and Decision Making — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1112.
Wednesday, March 2
Professional School Interviews (Standard) — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Tuesday, March 8
Make Networking Count — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of the section for details.
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — 2 to 3:30 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Wednesday, March 16
Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory) — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1112. Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Strong Interest Inventory online. The assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Thursday, March 17
Success on the Job — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208.
